1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 620 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | 17M |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
